Judy Torres
A motivated and dedicated artist and professional, Judy Torres has had a singing career spanning over three decades. Honored with the title the Queen of Freestyle by her fans, she has released two studio albums: Love Story and My Soul on Profile Records, resulting in numerous hit singles on radio stations nationwide. Judy has performed in world-famous arenas such as Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden. She has shared stages with musical icons, including Gladys Knight and Tito Puente.
For over two decades, she has been a popular iHeart Media radio personality on NY’s 103.5 FM, WKTU. And Judy is no stranger to the stage as she played Aunt Toni Anne in the longest-running Off-Broadway show, My Big Gay Italian Wedding! And, she has recently appeared in films such as Elliott Loves streaming on HBO Latino. In addition, she had her first supporting role as Dawn in the film Fists of Love which received Best Family Drama in the NYC Film Festival. This past year, she landed her first TV role as Mimi Martinez on the highly-rated CBS drama Blue Bloods!
Born to a Cuban father and Puerto Rican mother, Judy was raised in the Bronx by her mom, alongside her three brothers and younger sister. Her resilience today stems from the difficult childhood she faced and the hurdles she overcame since then. Having to endure and witness domestic violence issues left her helpless and unable to speak up, Judy struggled with an ongoing weight and self-esteem issue and ultimately struggled with bouts of what she calls the “Dark Cloud.”
NO REASON TO CRY is an autobiographical musical about the life of Judy Torres. Born & raised in the Bronx, Torres tells how she overcomes financial, social & physical obstacles in order to manifest her dreams of becoming a professional singer. Despite lacking the necessary resources, her unstoppable efforts & passion finally landed her a record deal in 1987, recording a new genre of 80’s music called Freestyle. While her first recording, NO REASON TO CRY, took her on a ride to the taste of some fame, some fortune & sold-out performances at world-famous venues.